The capital city of Madagascar, Antananarivo (or Tana as it's locally known) is the main arrival point for flights to the island. This is your starting point for a trip around this unique state of exoticism and bright colors, which attracts travelers not looking for a prestigious hotel holiday but new experiences, fabulous nature and many festivals.
It's easy to get around the country from here, thanks to an extensive network of roads. However, few Malagasy own their own cars; long-distance travel is mainly accomplished on the taxi brousses – minibuses that fill up and leave at regular intervals. The most popular lines follow routes that are often overcrowded, and timetables are not always adhered to; they may also pause along the way for restroom and meal breaks, and luggage is sometimes strapped to the roof of vehicles.
The three obvious road routes out of the city are the RN2 which runs east to Parc National d'Andasibe-Mantadia, the RN4 zigzags down from the highlands towards the Indian Ocean, and the RN7 toils south through the hot northwest and far south. The latter route has a particularly steep section that plunges to the coast. The RN7 can also be very bumpy, Madagascar Airport Transfer especially when traversing mountains and rough terrain. The waters north of Madagascar have become notorious for piracy, but there are few reports of incidents as far south as the port of Tamatave.
Flying is the best way to get to Madagascar from Europe and the US, with several options year-round – including flying from London to Nairobi or Paris and connecting onwards with Air Madagascar or Madagasikara Airways flights (11hr) – though it's often cheaper to fly via Mauritius and/or Reunion. Flying from Australia or New Zealand is also possible, but it's often a better value to hub via either Johannesburg or Bangkok and then to fly via Reunion or Mauritius to Madagascar.
Once in Madagascar, it's possible to rent a car for around USD$200 per day, or use the numerous taxi-brousse services that depart for most cities and villages. It's also possible to arrange tours that include the use of a vehicle, but it's usually more cost-effective to buy a package that includes both transport and accommodation.
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